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THE STATUS OF PROPERTY RESTITUTION IN EUROPE
Introduction. - The rate of reconstruction of Jewish
life in Europe will depend upon the rapidity and extent of
property restitution. The restoration of Jews to their
positions and properties is essential not only as a moral
vindication of the principles involved in this war but also
as an indispensable economic base upon which Jews can resume
their normal existence. The following is a brief review
of the status of restitution and reinstatement in the various
countries of Europe insofar as it can be ascertained from
the press and reports available.
France
All anti-Jewish laws were annulled by the French Pro-
visional Government. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)
of December 4, 1944, reported that "the French Government
today published the text of a new Law providing for the
integration into public services of former officials who
were ousted because they were Jews or members of so-called
secret societies. Jewish sources here estimate that at least
2,500 Jews will be reinstated as a result of this Law. If
After much discussion and pressure by the resistance
groups "the French Consultative Assembly today approved a
bill providing for a 'speedy referee procedure' for the
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